This Sunday: May 14, 2023

Theme: Nurturing One Another

We always think about what we can do for everyone else. “Service” is our middle name. But sometimes we, too, need some “TLC” -- “Tender Loving Care.” We will look at John 14:15-21 in which Jesus prepares the disciples for his absence but promises not to leave them orphaned. He tenderly cares about them, nurturing and encouraging them. This scripture reminds us that – in our complex lives, exhaustion, and troubles -- we also are not orphaned. We have one another and even more importantly, we have Jesus who walks beside us and lives within us.

Pastor Paula Ulrich

For those interested in membership:

On June 4 and 11, we will be hosting luncheons to share a conversation about what it means to become a member of Beacon Heights Church. Those who are interested in membership (even if you're just curious) should attend both luncheons. Bring something you like to eat (for yourself or to share). Connect with Dave Wysong or a Pastor if you have any questions.

Sunday, May 14

Pre-Annual Conference Meeting at Camp Mack

All people interested in the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference should plan to attend the meeting with Moderator Tim McElwee on May 21 at 2 p.m. at Camp Mack.

All church people in the District are invited to attend this meeting in order to learn about our church's following Jesus and to raise questions; it is especially important for each congregation's delegate(s) to attend the Conference and to begin talking with your congregations about business issues that will be discussed this summer.

You may participate in person at Camp Mack or on Zoom. Tim McElwee will introduce the video dramatizing the forthcoming highlights at Cincinnati, July 4-8, and then be available to receive your questions and comments. Please plan to attend and encourage others in your congregation to attend with you!

Women’s Retreat at Camp Mack

Pastor Anna Lisa is leading Camp Mack's women's retreat this summer: God in your story, you in God's story! For introverts, extroverts, journalers, walkers, deeply spiritual or just curious. You are welcome! Register at CampMack.org

If you have them, please bring books that you’ve read and wish to share with others. We’ll sell them for a small fee, with the proceeds going to the Women’s Camp Fund. They can be cookbooks, craft books, instructional books, novels, devotionals, biographies, etc.

Kiva Loan Report:

Below is a report on recent Kiva loans made from Beacon Heights funds that had been repaid by those benefitting from previous loans.

Next Sunday: May 21, 2023

Theme: Returning to our roots? What we lost when we picked up the plow.

That ancient practice of cosmic reset - the land and creatures would rest, find rejuvenation. Debts were forgiven, so the poor did not fall into despair and rage, and the rich did not pile up resentment. The English word jubilee comes from Latin “to shout for joy.”

Imagine, Beacon Heights, a year of Jubilee, when we’re celebrating equity and rejuvenation and generosity and gentleness! When we’re feeling like enough, and that we have enough!

And to get there … well, you don’t just say “it’s Jubilee year, put down your tools and your record books.” How do we prepare for Jubilee? What could we do today, this summer, this year, to become ready for rejuvenation and abundance?

We also welcome District Executive Minister Torin Eikler who joins us as we officially install Pastor Paula Ulrich.

Please read Leviticus 25: 8-17 to prepare.

Pastor Anna Lisa Gross

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